Ingrown Toenail Treatment, Ingrown Toenail Surgery, Melbourne
(03) 9882 5584
GAIT
ANALYSISGait analysis is a non-invasive diagnostic method for in-depth examination and assessment....
ORTHOTICS
Orthotics or orthotic devices are podiatric medical devices placed into your footwear designed....
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
TREATMENTPlantar fasciitis is a debilitating condition causing pain under the heel on weight-bearing....
INGROWN TOENAIL
TREATMENTToenails that tend to grow inwards and dig into the flesh are known as Ingrown Toenail........
Nail Problems
Ingrown toenails
Toenails that tend to grow inwards and dig into the flesh are known as ingrown toenails. Pain is often associated with ingrown toenails along with redness and swelling of the surrounding tissues. If left untreated an ingrown toenail can lead to infection.
Causes
Causes of ingrown toenails include:
- Hereditary
- Poor Gait or foot function
- Poor fitting footwear
- Poor nail cutting technique
- Trauma
Treatment
Ingrown toenails are best treated early before they progress to a chronic stage.
If caught early treatment is usually fast and effective with immediate relief. The offending nail spike is removed and the area is appropriately dressed. In early cases small infections can often be resolved without the need for antibiotics and a GP visit.
NB. Antibiotics will settle down an ingrown toenail infection but if the offending nail spike is not removed infection will most likely reoccur.
Chronic ingrown toenails may require more in depth treatment and may even require minor surgery. At Camberwell Road Podiatry we can perform simple nail surgery which will cure an ingrown toenail for life.
For more information on this procedure please visit our nail surgey page.
Fungal Nail Infections
Fungal nail infections occur when a fungus infects the skin under the toenail. This causes the nail plate to take on a discoloured mottled appearance. The nail may also be thickened and difficult to cut. In later stages the nail may become flaky and brittle.
Fungal nail infections are most often seen in adults and follow fungal infection of the feet (tinea).
Treatment is important to prevent the problem spreading to other nails. Our podiatrists can reduce and clean the nail plus prescribe a topical anti-fungal solution that is easily applied. Prognosis is better if treated early rather than late. Chronic and long standing cases may require oral medication.
For a professional and friendly Melbourne podiatry service, make an appointment for a consultation.
Contact us on (03) 9882 5584.
